๐ Start Here โ DIY Build Guides
This book covers hands-on builds: flashing firmware, assembling nodes, weatherproofing outdoor deployments, and building complete solar repeater systems from parts.
๐ Most Popular Builds
- Budget Solar Repeater Build (~$100) - The most-read page in this book (BOM totals about $108; a stripped-down, bare-bones version omitting the fiberglass antenna can come in near $80)
- RAK4631 WisBlock Build Guide
- Vehicle-Mounted Meshtastic Node Build
- Portable Go-Kit: Field-Deployable Mesh Node
๐ What's In This Book
Getting Started & Overview
Flashing Firmware
Device-Specific Setup Guides
- Heltec V3 Setup Guide
- Heltec V4 Setup Guide
- LilyGo T-Echo Setup Guide
- LilyGo T-Beam Setup Guide
- LilyGo T-Deck Setup Guide
- LilyGo T-Deck Plus Setup Guide
- Seeed Wio Tracker Setup Guide
- Station G2 Setup Guide
- Nano G2 Ultra Setup Guide
Complete Build Walkthroughs
- Budget Solar Repeater Build (~$100)
- High-Power Mountain Repeater Build (~$200)
- Rooftop Gateway Build (Pi + LoRa)
- Heltec LoRa 32 Build Guide
- RAK4631 WisBlock Build Guide
- T-Beam Build Guide (TTGO/LilyGo)
- Vehicle-Mounted Meshtastic Node Build
- Portable Go-Kit: Field-Deployable Mesh Node
- JadeNode Build (~$50)
- Raccoon Tree Node Build (~$190)
- 1-Watt Ikoka Box Build
- Budget Solar Repeater Build
Enclosures and Weatherproofing
- Choosing an Outdoor Enclosure
- Choosing an Enclosure
- Weatherproofing Enclosures for Outdoor Nodes
- Weatherproofing Tips
- Weatherproofing Your Build
- Practical Sealing Techniques
- Cable Glands and Penetrations
- Condensation Management
- Thermal Management for Outdoor Enclosures
- Cold Weather / Winter Operation
- Mounting Outdoor Nodes - Poles, Walls, and Towers
- 3D Printing Enclosures for Meshtastic Nodes
DIY Antennas
- Building a 915 MHz Yagi Antenna (in Antennas & RF book)
- Building a Collinear Vertical Antenna (in Antennas & RF book)
โก๏ธ Related Books
- Hardware Guide - What to buy before you build
- Solar & Power Systems - Power system design and wiring
- Antennas & RF - Antenna selection and installation